Queen Mother Cafe

Serving our loyal customers for over 33 years on Queen St. West!
SELECTED BY NOW MAGAZINE AS TORONTO’S #1 CAFÉ FOR 2012

	We are open for Lunch and Dinner, seven days a week, with a special Brunch available on Sundays. Please click on the links below to see the menus for each. Chef – Noy Phongnanouvong Dinner Menu Lunch Menu Brunch Menu Nite Bites Menu
Hours: Mon-Sat 11:30am- 1:00am Sun 12:00pm-12:00am Telephone: (416) 598-4719
QUEEN MOTHER LUNCH STARTERS & SALADS STICKY RICE steamed in a straw basket with a peanut sauce dip 5.25 EDAMAME steamed soybean snaps served with chilli soy dipping sauce 6.25 NAM JEUN three crispy Laotian spring rolls filled with a special vegetable mixture, served with sweet and spicy peanut sauce 6.75 VEGETARIAN NAM DIP soft rice paper rolls filled with tofu, bean sprouts, cucumber, lettuce, vermicelli noodles, carrot, bell peppers, fresh mint and coriander, served with sweet and spicy peanut sauce 7.25 DIM SUM QUARTET an assortment of wonton wrapped dim sum filled with chicken and shrimp, steamed and served with soy sauce and a garlic chilli dipping sauce 8.25 CRISPY CALAMARI marinated with ginger, garlic and chillies, dusted with seasoned flour and served with a sweet chili dipping sauce 9.50 GOAT CHEESE AND ARTICHOKE DIP creamy goat cheese and artichoke hearts with lemon, garlic and olive oil, served with crispy taro chips 9.50 QUINOA SALAD a high protein gluten free grain tossed with garlic, lemon, fresh herbs, chickpeas and olive oil, topped with crumbled goat cheese, nestled on baby greens 10.95 ARUGULA AND PECAN SALAD with crumbled blue cheese, toasted pecans and sundried cranberries in a caramelized balsamic vinaigrette 9.75 CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD romaine lettuce tossed in a garlic, anchovy and lemon dressing, with crispy herb and garlic croutons, topped with grated parmigiano cheese and crispy bacon 9.75 HOUSE SALAD fresh market greens tossed in a balsamic Dijon vinaigrette 7.50 ADD GRILLED CHICKEN TO ANY SALAD 4.00 NOODLES PAD THAI soft thin rice noodles stirfried with chicken, shrimp, bean sprouts, scallions, egg, chopped peanuts and ground roasted chillies in a tangy sweet and sour sauce (mild, medium or spicy) 10.95 (can be ordered vegetarian with tofu instead) BAH ME HANG fresh thin egg noodles stirfried with bean sprouts, onions, celery, chopped peanuts, sautéed shrimp and golden sliced chicken in a spicy lime coriander sauce, topped with green onions (mild, medium or spicy) 10.95 KHAO SOY GAI traditional northern Laotian dish of chicken simmered in a spicy broth of ginger, fresh Thai herbs, turmeric, curry and coconut milk, served on a bed of soft thin egg noodles, fresh bean sprouts, watercress, garnished with mint, shallots, marinated bok choy and fresh coriander 10.95 QUEEN MOTHER LUNCH - back to top ENTREES PING GAI boneless chicken marinated with garlic, coriander and black peppercorns, grilled crispy and served with a spicy lime and coriander dipping sauce, salad and steamed rice 13.50 RED CURRY SEAFOOD HOT POT market fish, shrimp and calamari flash sautéed with mixed vegetables in a Thai spicy red curry coconut sauce, served with steamed jasmine rice 13.50 TWO BEAN CHILI VEGETABLE ROTI fresh market vegetables, black and white beans, in a spicy ancho chili sauce, wrapped in a warm Indian Dahl roti, and topped with melted Monterey jack cheese and chipotle roasted red pepper sauce, served with salad greens 12.95 SPINACH AND RICOTTA CANNELONI baked with garlic and herbed tomato sauce, topped with edam cheese, and served with green salad and garlic toast 11.95 SANDWICHES SERVED WITH YOUR CHOICE OF HAND CUT YUKON GOLD FRIES OR SALAD (half salad, half fries add $1.50, side of chipotle mayo add $1.00) THE Q.M. BURGER (née Cosmic) a high protein vegetarian patty of grains, nuts, herbs and mushrooms, covered in melted cheese and served in a whole wheat pita with our own special sauce, romaine lettuce and tomato 9.95 MEDITERRANEAN MELT a grilled sandwich of tuna salad stuffed in a whole wheat pita, topped with fresh tomato slices and edam cheese 11.95 MY LUNCH IN PROVENCE roasted red pepper, caramelized onion, grilled zucchini and eggplant, goat cheese and black olive tapenade wrapped with flat bread and grilled 11.50 BARBECUE PULLED PORK SANDWICH slow cooked pork in a smoky homemade barbecue sauce, topped with maple cheddar cheese and nestled on a toasted bun 11.95 THE BEEFEATER homemade patty of lean 100% premium beef on a toasted bun with sautéed mushrooms and onions, and chipotle mayonnaise, served with hand cut fries 10.95 with cheese add 1.50, with bacon add 1.50 DESSERTS please see our display case for today’s selection many of our dishes contain peanuts inform your server of any allergies 18% service charge for groups of 5 or more h.s.t. not included chef – Noy Phangnanouvong sous chef – Matt Dowd QUEEN MOTHER DINNER - back to top STARTERS & SALADS STICKY RICE steamed in a straw basket with a peanut sauce dip 5.50 EDAMAME steamed soybean snaps served with chilli soy dipping sauce 6.50 NAM JEUN three crisp Laotian spring rolls filled with a special vegetable mixture, served with sweet and spicy peanut sauce 7.50 VEGETARIAN NAM DIP soft rice paper rolls filled with tofu, bean sprouts, cucumber, lettuce, vermicelli noodles, carrot, bell peppers, fresh mint and coriander, served with sweet and spicy peanut sauce 8.50 DIM SUM QUARTET an assortment of wonton wrapped dim sum filled with chicken and shrimp, steamed and served with soy sauce and a garlic chilli dipping sauce 8.50 CRISPY CALAMARI calamari marinated with ginger, garlic and chilies, dusted with seasoned flour and served with a sweet chilli dipping sauce 9.50 GOAT CHEESE AND ARTICHOKE DIP creamy goat cheese and artichoke hearts with lemon, garlic and olive oil, served with crispy taro chips 9.50 QUINOA SALAD a high protein gluten free grain tossed with garlic, lemon, fresh herbs, chickpeas and olive oil, topped with crumbled goat cheese, nestled on baby greens 10.95 ARUGULA AND PECAN SALAD with crumbled blue cheese, toasted pecans, sundried cranberries in a caramelized balsamic vinaigrette 9.95 CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD romaine lettuce tossed in a garlic, anchovy and lemon dressing, with crispy herb and garlic croutons, topped with grated parmigiano cheese and crispy bacon 9.95 HOUSE SALAD fresh market greens tossed in a balsamic Dijon vinaigrette 7.95 ADD GRILLED CHICKEN TO ANY SALAD4.00 QUEEN MOTHER DINNER - back to top ENTREES GRILLED FLATIRON STEAK flat iron steak marinated with garlic, olive oil and cracked black peppercorns, grilled to order and finished with a wild mushroom, port reduction, served with hand cut Yukon gold frites and blue cheese aioli 21.95 red curry seafood hot pot market fish, shrimp and calamari flash sautéed with market vegetables, in a Thai spicy red curry coconut sauce, served with steamed jasmine rice 19.95 smoked paprika CHICKEN supreme chicken breast marinated with smoked paprika, garlic and shallots, oven roasted and finished with a fresh herb and pan jus, served with confit mini red potatoes and roasted heirloom carrots, topped with crispy leeks 18.95 CLASSIC FRENCH BEEF STEW beef slowly braised with red wine, carrots, fingerling potatoes, celeriac, parsnips, turnip, onions, peas and herbs, served with a toasted peasant bun 18.95 TWO BEAN CHILI VEGETABLE ROTI fresh market vegetables, black and white beans, in a spicy ancho chili sauce, wrapped in a warm Indian Dahl roti, and topped with melted Monterey jack cheese and chipotle roasted red pepper sauce, served with a salad greens 15.95 SPINACH AND RICOTTA CANNELONI baked with garlic and herbed tomato sauce, topped with edam cheese and served with green salad and garlic toast 14.95 PING GAI boneless chicken marinated with garlic, coriander and black peppercorns, grilled crispy and served with a spicy lime and coriander dipping sauce, green salad and steamed jasmine rice 16.95 NOODLES PAD THAI soft thin rice noodles stirfried with chicken, shrimp, bean sprouts, scallions, egg, chopped peanuts and ground roasted chillies, in a tangy, sweet and sour sauce 13.95 (can be ordered vegetarian with tofu instead) BAH ME HANG fresh thin egg noodles stirfried with bean sprouts, onions, celery, chopped peanuts, sautéed shrimp and golden sliced chicken in a spicy lime coriander sauce, topped with green onions 13.95 KHAO SOY GAI traditional northern Laotian dish of chicken simmered in a spicy broth of ginger, fresh Thai herbs, turmeric, curry and coconut milk, served on a bed of soft thin egg noodles, bean sprouts and watercress, garnished with mint, shallots, marinated bok choy and fresh coriander 13.95 many of our dishes contain peanuts, please inform your server of any allergies 18% service charge for groups of 5 or more p.s.t. and g.s.t. not included chef – Noy Phangnanouvong sous chef – Matt Dowd - back to top BRUNCH SOUP OF THE DAY 5.00 SPICY ITALIAN SAUSAGE HASH AND EGGS two fried eggs nestled on potatoes fried with spicy Italian sausage, onions, garlic and peppers, served with side salad and chipotle mayonnaise 11.50 EGGS BENEDICT poached eggs with your choice of peameal bacon or sautéed wild mushrooms or spinach or smoked salmon, on a whole wheat English muffin, topped with Hollandaise sauce, served with home fries 11.95 STUFFED FRENCH TOAST challah bread stuffed with apples and toasted pecans, in cinnamon and vanilla egg batter, served golden brown, drizzled with vanilla yogurt 10.95 with real Ontario maple syrup add 1.50 ROASTED TOMATO SPINACH AND ASIAGO TART house baked tart with a garlic roasted roma tomato, baby spinach and asiago béchamel sauce, in a flaky short crust pastry served with a side of house salad 10.95 B. L. T. the classic sandwich combination of bacon, lettuce and tomato on a toasted baguette with chipotle mayonnaise, served with your choice of salad or hand cut Yukon gold fries 9.95 with fried egg add 2.00 SMOKED SALMON PLATE slices of smoked salmon with a Montreal bagel, cream cheese, capers, red onion, lemon and fresh dill 10.95 OMELETTE OF THE DAY fluffy three egg omelette served with home fries and side salad, ask for today’s toppings 10.95 ENTREES PING GAI boneless chicken marinated with garlic, coriander and black peppercorns, grilled crispy and served with a spicy lime and coriander dipping sauce, salad and steamed rice 13.50 SPINACH AND RICOTTA CANNELONI baked with garlic and herbed tomato sauce, topped with edam cheese, served with green salad and garlic toast 11.95 THE Q.M. BURGER (née Cosmic) a high protein vegetarian patty of grains, nuts, herbs and mushrooms, covered in melted cheese and served in a whole wheat pita with our own special sauce, romaine lettuce and tomato, served your choice of with fries or salad 9.95 THE BEEFEATER homemade patty of lean 100% premium beef on a toasted bun with sautéed mushrooms and onions, and chipotle mayonnaise, served with hand cut fries or salad 10.95 with cheese add 1.50, with bacon add 1.50 MY LUNCH IN PROVENCE roasted red pepper, caramelized onion, grilled zucchini and eggplant, goat cheese and black olive tapenade, wrapped with flat bread, grilled and served with salad or fries 11.50 NOODLES PAD THAI soft thin rice noodles stirfried with chicken, shrimp, bean sprouts, scallions, egg, chopped peanuts and ground roasted chillies, in a tangy sweet and sour sauce (mild, medium or spicy) 10.95 BAH ME HANG fresh thin egg noodles stirfried with bean sprouts, onions, celery, chopped peanuts, sautéed shrimp and golden sliced chicken in a spicy lime coriander sauce, topped with green onions (mild, medium or spicy) 10.95 KHAO SOY GAI traditional northern Laotian dish of chicken simmered in a spicy broth of ginger, fresh Thai herbs, turmeric, curry and coconut milk, served on a bed of and soft thin egg noodles with bean sprouts, watercress, and topped with mint, shallots, marinated bok choy and fresh coriander 10.95 SIDES HOMEFRIES 3.50, DOUBLE SMOKED BACON 4.00, FRENCH FRIES 5.50, TOAST 1.00 CHIPOTLE MAYONNAISE 1.00, MONTREAL BAGEL 2 WITH CREAM CHEESE 3 STICKY RICE steamed in a straw basket with a peanut sauce dip 5.25 NAM JEUN three crispy Laotian spring rolls filled with a vegetable mixture, with sweet and spicy peanut sauce 6.75 VEGETARIAN NAM DIP soft rice paper rolls filled with tofu, bean sprouts, cucumber, lettuce, vermicelli noodles, carrot, bell peppers, fresh mint and coriander, served with sweet and spicy peanut sauce 7.25 DIM SUM QUARTET wonton wrapped dim sum filled with an assortment of chicken and shrimp, steamed and served with soy sauce and garlic chili dipping sauce 8.25 CRISPY CALAMARI calamari marinated with ginger, garlic and chillies, dusted with seasoned flour and served with a sweet chili dipping sauce 9.50 GOAT CHEESE AND ARTICHOKE DIP creamy goat cheese and artichoke hearts with lemon, garlic and olive oil, served with crispy taro chips 9.50 QUINOA SALAD a high protein gluten free grain tossed with garlic, lemon, fresh herbs, chickpeas and olive oil, topped with crumbled goat cheese, nestled on baby greens 10.95 ARUGULA AND PECAN SALAD with crumbled blue cheese, toasted pecans and sundried cranberries, in a caramelized balsamic vinaigrette 9.75 CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD romaine lettuce tossed in a garlic, anchovy and lemon dressing, with crispy herb and garlic croutons, topped with grated parmigiano cheese and crispy bacon 9.75 HOUSE SALAD fresh market greens tossed in a balsamic Dijon vinaigrette 7.50 ADD GRILLED CHICKEN TO ANY SALAD4.00 DESSERTS please see our display case for today’s selection many of our dishes contain peanuts, inform your server of any allergies 18% service charge for groups of 5 or more h.s.t. not included chef – Noy Phangnanouvong NITE BITES - back to top STICKY RICE steamed in a straw basket with a peanut sauce dip 5.50 EDAMAME steamed soybean snaps served with chilli soy dipping sauce 6.50 NAM JEUN three crispy Laotian spring rolls filled with a special vegetable mixture, 7.50 served with sweet and spicy peanut sauce VEGETARIAN NAM DIP soft rice paper rolls filled with tofu, bean sprouts, cucumber, 8.50 lettuce, vermicelli rice noodles, carrot, bell pepper, fresh mint and coriander, served with sweet and spicy peanut sauce CRISPY CALAMARI marinated with ginger, garlic and chilies, dusted with seasoned flour 9.50 and served with a sweet chilli dipping sauce GOAT CHEESE AND ARTICHOKE DIP served with crispy taro chips 9.50 CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD romaine lettuce tossed in a garlic, anchovy and lemon dressing, 9.95 with crispy herb and garlic croutons, topped wit grated parmigiano and crispy bacon QUINOA SALAD a high protein gluten free grain tossed with garlic, lemon, olive oil, fresh herbs, 10.95 chickpeas and olive oil, topped with goat cheese, nestled on baby greens HOUSE SALAD our own mixture of fresh market greens tossed in balsamic Dijon vinaigrette 7.50 KHAO SOY GAI a traditional northern Laotian dish of chicken simmered with ginger, fresh Thai 13.95 herbs, turmeric, curry and coconut milk, served on a bed of fresh bean sprouts and soft thin egg noodles, topped with shallots, marinated bok choy, fresh mint and coriander SPINACH AND RICOTTA CANNELONI baked with garlic and herb tomato sauce, topped with 14.95 edam cheese, served with green salad and garlic toast THE Q.M. BURGER (née Cosmic) a high protein vegetarian patty of grains, nuts, herbs and 10.95 mushrooms, covered in melted cheese and served in a whole wheat pita with our very own special sauce, lettuce and tomato, served with choice of hand cut fries or green salad MY LUNCH IN PROVENCE roasted red pepper, caramelized onions, grilled zucchini and 11.95 eggplant dotted with goat cheese, wrapped with flat bread spread with black olive tapenade, served with hand cut fries or green salad DESSERTS please see our display case for today's selection
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